Question : ALLOCATION FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES



(a) whether the Government has increased the allocated budget for the Commonwealth Games (CG) projects by Rs. 2717 crores in the first week of January, 2010;

(b) If so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has analysed the reasons for such a hike in the budget soon after the budget allocation;

(d) If so, the details thereof;

(e) whether there are any reports of mismanagement and misappropriation of the Commonwealth Games funds in various ongoing projects; and

(f) If so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.

(e): No report of mismanagement and misappropriation of the Commonwealth Games funds in various ongoing projects, has been reported so far.

(f): Does not arise.